Snæfellsnes Peninsula
This hotel has decent rooms but can be noisy, the lobby is generally unstaffed, and breakfast is underwhelming. Bright side: some top-floor rooms have…
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Bergen & the Southwestern Fjords
This B&B has character-filled rooms right by the harbour and very friendly service; it's located in a former warehouse that was shipped from Riga, Latvia,…
Central Sweden
The closest campground is this place 5km southwest of the city near Mälaren lake. It has up-to-date facilities including wi-fi and a pretty awesome…
Åland Archipelago
This splendidly located campground on Brändö has 10 simple cabins with kitchens, plus campsites, sauna and cafe. Hire a rowing boat to explore the…
Senja
This fairly standard fjordside campground has good sites and cabins with uninterrupted views. It's on the less picturesque, southern side of Senja, but it…
Reykjavík
This tidy guesthouse, with a name that translates to Elf House, has clean, basic rooms with washbasins and colourful bedspreads. There's also a shared…
Reykjanes Peninsula
CB Guesthouse offers seven straightforward, tidy rooms for one to five people on the main street in Keflavík, as well as kitchen, common room with TV and…
Ísafjörður
The hallway and corridors of this rambling, four-storey guesthouse are decidedly scruffy, but the simple rooms are Ok, if not pristine. The mattresses can…
Oslo
A budget business-style hotel with simple rooms, many with floorboards and views. A huge breakfast spread is included and the downstairs lobby bar has a…
West Iceland
This rural farmhouse in a remote valley where the Snaefellsnes Peninsula joins the Dalir region has a cosy combo of guestrooms, sleeping bag accommodation…
Central Finland
Ski-Inn books apartments, cottages and chalets in the Ruka area. Winter bookings must be for two nights or more. Save a substantial ‘service fee’ by…
Reykjavík
You get pretty straightforward stuff at this central option: it's modern, easy on the eyes and there are minif-ridges in the rooms. The 5th-floor rooms…
Åland Archipelago
By the guest harbour, Hotell Brudhäll is Kökar's only hotel. The basic rooms are arguably overpriced, but it's not a bad place to lay your head…
Bergen & the Southwestern Fjords
Lakeside and centrally located, Voss Camping offers basic facilities and a rather rowdy summer party scene. Probably best to look elsewhere if you're a…
North Iceland
A boutique-y option in a former fish factory above the harbour. Fresh, modern rooms are a good size (some come with bunks, for families), but summer…
Western Finnmark
This friendly B&B is set back from the E6. Its eight rooms, decorated with striking photographs, are spruce and well furnished. Each has self-catering…
Småland
Occupying a top spot near the locks in Bergs Slussar 12km northwest of Linköping, this hostel has excellent facilities which include a cafe, mini-golf and…
Inland
Behind an uninspiring exterior is this fresh, seven-room guesthouse, offering good value with its fine views, kitchen and a couple of larger, family…
The Westfjords
Run by Ferðafélag Íslands (FI), this simple hostel by the beach on Norðurfjörður bay sleeps 22 and has a kitchen.
Southern Norway
The business traveller's choice has super-smart, if rather functional, rooms enlivened by photographic art. Service is spot on and it couldn't be any more…
Småland
Conveniently located near the Industrilandskapet, 3rd-floor Hotel Centric is Norrköping’s oldest hotel. Rooms are spacious, furniture solid and staff…
Reykjavík
A bit out of the way, Natura is best for those using the domestic airport. It's a large hotel with modern rooms, local art, a spa and Sóley organic bath…
Skåne
STF Vandrarhem Smygehuk is a comfortable, well-equipped hostel in the old lighthouse-keeper’s residence, next to the lighthouse. Book ahead outside high…
Småland
This shiny hotel-hostel hybrid is a convenient budget option. Rooms have TV, fans and bathrooms – only the kitchen for self-caterers gives it away as a…
North Iceland
Follow the signs from Hotel Varmahlíð to reach this secluded, sheltered campground above the town, near hiking trails.
Central Finland
Most of Syöte’s cabin and cottage accommodation is managed by Syötteen Keskusvaraamo and you can book via the website. The cottages are a bargain in…
Reykjanes Peninsula
The largest hotel within the airport’s orbit, the two multi-storey wings are modern and basic, with an on-site restaurant and bar with daily happy-hour…
The South
A basic campsite with washing area and toilet facilities. Mainly Hekla hikers use this space, especially those in camper cars. Electricity costs 800kr per…
Western Finnmark
Beside a lake and overlooked by a giant apartment complex, this pleasant site, Hammerfest's only decent camping option, is small so book your cabin in…
Southern Norway
The Grand Hotell, opposite the train station, is the oldest hotel in town and has a slightly forced old-world feel, but it's otherwise a very comfortable…
Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur
Scandi detailing borders on spartan at this central sleeping option. The facade’s rather worn, but rooms are a bit more fresh-faced; some sport water…
East Iceland
Klif is a new-ish addition to town, a small, homey, five-room hostel in the old post office. The very reasonable prices include linen; breakfast is…
North Iceland
At Reykir, not far from Grettislaug pool, this cosy timber house has decent rooms with shared bathrooms and kitchen.
Arctic Highway
This complex, 3km west of town, has superb views of the fjord and surrounding peaks. Accommodation is nothing special, but it's all about the location…
The Western Fjords
A spacious, grassy site about 1km from the ferry port, with huts and camping pitches set under brooding, wooded cliffs. It's next door to a petrol station.
Tröllaskagi
This comfortable guesthouse offers three doubles and one twin room. All share a kitchen, lounge and bathroom – it's like staying in a comfy share-house.
Vesterålen
This friendly extension to the Hurtigruten complex is over the bridge that spans the fjord and has conventional (if somewhat overpriced) cabins and rooms.
Bergen
This lakeside campsite 20km from Bergen, between Espeland and Haukeland, is accessible by public transport; bus 900 runs to/from town (53kr, 30 minutes).
Snæfellsnes Peninsula
This basic dockside inn has a spacious lobby, and small rooms, some with sea or mountain views. A secondary building nearby holds the least costly rooms.
Southeast Iceland
This very basic tent campsite (with toilets and running water) is scenically situated by a waterfall, 1.5km along Rte 203 (signposted towards Geirland).
